Al R. Chesson, born and raised in Williamston, N.C., was educated at The University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1977. In 1979, He joined D.G. Manning Construction Company as superintendent. He founded A. R. Chesson Construction Company, Inc. in 1981 to build residential and commercial buildings. In 1996, the company shifted its focus entirely to commercial and industrial buildings with its primary market area in northeastern North Carolina.

As President, Mr. Chesson has established A. R. Chesson Construction Company as a leader in the region in design/build construction, project management and development services for new construction, renovations and expansions, from offices in Williamston, Edenton, Elizabeth City, Manteo, and Chesapeake, VA. Projects include industrial buildings, medical offices, multi-family dwellings, schools and recreational, retail and ecclesiastical facilities.
 

Professional Associations:

• Town of Williamston Commissioner, 1988 until present
• Town of Williamston, Mayor Pro-Tem, 2004 until present
• Williamston Downtown, Inc., Vice President, 2002 until present
• Downtown Business of the Year, 2007
• Martin County Chamber of Commerce, 1990 until present
• Small Business Person of the Year 1996
• BB&T Advisory Board, 1997 until present
• Martin County Committee of 100, 1996 – 2002
• Northeast Development Commission Committee of 1000, Treasurer, 2007
• Martin County Water and Sewer Authority Charter Member

Volunteer Work:

• Church of the Advent, 1984 – continuous (Vestry Member, Junior and Senior Wardens; Stewardship Commission; Sunday School Teacher)
• Episcopal Diocese of Eastern North Carolina (Trinity Center Board of Visitors, 1998 – 2003)
• NC Museum of History Committee Member, 1992 – present
• Meals-On-Wheels, 2000 – 2006 (Delivered meals to the elderly)
• Little League Baseball Coach, 1993 – 2002
• City Recreation Advisory Committee, 2002 – 2006